Teaching Faculty - History & Political Studies Department

Category:

College/University

Organization:

Southern Adventist University

Union:

Southern Union Conference

Posted:

Jan. 5, 2018

Resumes Due:

Apr. 30, 2018

Description: The History and Political Studies Department seeks a scholar and teacher for a full-time position in American History.
The successful candidate will be able to teach American history and will have expertise in either Latin American history or Africana Studies or African-American history. The ability to teach courses in Atlantic history, topics in African history, and in African-American and/or Latin American pop culture are desirable. Knowledge of politics on the African or South and Central American continents also of particular interest, as classes in these areas would also be desirable. All of these are not expected, but a combination of these is sought, and expertise one of the above two regional/cultural areas is a must.
Essential Duties:
Develop and teach two undergraduate courses per semester
Advise, engage, and mentor students
Sustain a research and professional growth agenda
Serve on departmental and university committees
Assist with departmental student recruiting activities
Engage in service activities
Work collegially as part of a team, with students, fellow faculty members, and administrators.

Experience: Qualifications: PhD in History preferred. A strong commitment to teaching excellence in undergraduate education at a small liberal arts teaching institution.
Special Requirements: An expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, be a SDA church member in good and regular standing.
To Apply: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and at least three references to:
Mark Peach - History & Political Studies Department and Bob Young - Academic Administration
Southern Adventist University
P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370.
Email: peach@southern.edu; ryoung@southern.edu